Chelsea legend Didier Drogba's bid to become the next president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) continues to draw varied reaction with renowned journalist Mamadou Gaye dismissing him as a 'project' of Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
Drogba, who turned down an opportunity to coach the English Premier League club last year, officially submitted his candidacy for the football seat at an event that drew thousands of supporters outside the federation's offices.
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